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    Summer's about 1/2 over

    Still using the 17' Aquasport about 3 times as often as the 22' Donzi...
    Thank you, Patrick
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    you could just buy mine.
    A winner is just a loser that got up and did it one more time.
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    I'd need to sell mine first

    Quote Originally Posted by f_inscreenname View Post
    you could just buy mine.
    yours would be on the short list...
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    From last Thursday

    Running strong...
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    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    Getting below freezing in CT now

    Ran her on the hose then winterized yesterday...
    The hour meter now reads 303 so 25 hours logged in 2015 and 105 hours added since I bought her 3 seasons ago...
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    Last edited by Pat McPherson; 10-19-2015 at 11:26 AM. Reason: hours added
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    Ttt

    Plan on installing the drive and battery this weekend. Should be ready to rumble by Memorial Day.
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    Pat, why were you thinking of going to an 18 from a 22? I've been thinking about moving up to a 22 but maybe my thinking is flawed. I mostly use the boat on a small lake for skiing and tubing but when I get the time I like to get out on Tampa bay for the occasional blast.

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    I still would like to down size.

    Quote Originally Posted by chip w View Post
    Pat, why were you thinking of going to an 18 from a 22? I've been thinking about moving up to a 22 but maybe my thinking is flawed. I mostly use the boat on a small lake for skiing and tubing but when I get the time I like to get out on Tampa bay for the occasional blast.
    This will be my 4th season with the 22C. I bought her with 199 hours and she now has 303. That's approx. 25 hours per year. We log more than 75 hours per year on our little 17' Aquasport. I don't feel that the Donzi get's used enough to justify the expense and think it would be better to go larger on the CC and smaller on the hot rod...


    As for an 18' vs a 22' - I've owned them both; the 22 is obviously much better in rough water and the 18' is better for towing skiers.

    I haven't gotten to the point where I have really pushed to sell; I've only posted this one thread and not advertised anywhere else...
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    Quote Originally Posted by f_inscreenname View Post
    It's not necessarily a project and maybe not exactly what you were looking for but worth a look (just because I like showing it off, lol). It was/is a project I started last winter. Got it Jan. I then spent a month out of town re-doing a house this winter then spring took forever to get here and then I blew my boats 496 just before the boat show this June or ...... basically it's been an overdue project from the start (I figured 6 months max) and now that fall is here I'm in no hurry at all even though (when I get the risers back from the shop) it would take about 15 minutes to get it ready for it's first test drive but with the motor nice and dry and in hibernation already and no fuel in the tank to worry about I think I'm better off to put the whole thing on ice until next spring.

    Great video/slide show!
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    Hour meter now reads 315

    I brought my 22C home for a little maintenance.

    She got a new dist cap, rotor, and plugs... never got to it this Spring and she was running great so...
    Also, changed the oil filter and topped off oil... I do this 1/2 way thru the year; I know probably a waste of an oil filter...
    Topped off drive oil and check other fluids. Greased the trailer wheel bearings.
    Washed her and waxed the sides last night. Need to wax the deck tomorrow and then back to the marina for the second half of the season...

    I still have not gotten excited about the selling process; it's such a PIA...
    Would still like to trade for the right 18C...
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat McPherson View Post

    I still have not gotten excited about the selling process; it's such a PIA...
    Would still like to trade for the right 18C...
    Every time you mention this i start thinking that maybe i want a 22 instead of my 18. Sigh. i really like my 18 though.

    '07 22 Classic Shelby GT
    '96 18 Classic - sold
    '69 16 Ski & Sport - sold


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    Performance of the 22 is great

    Quote Originally Posted by chip w View Post
    Every time you mention this i start thinking that maybe i want a 22 instead of my 18. Sigh. i really like my 18 though.
    I've owned them both and the performance of the 22' with a BBC is great; better than an 18' with a SBC in my opinion.

    My biggest reason for wanting to downsize is storage. I store our 22' Donzi on the trailer at a marina and it sits for weeks at a time without being used. If I had an 18, I could keep it at home in the garage. This would save $$ and it would be home for me to tinker with.

    The other reason is that I'd like a larger CC; something in the 21-22ft range. We are members of a small boat club and I could keep a larger CC on one of our club moorings. The 17' AquaSport we have now I leave on the trailer at the club, thinking it's too small to be left on a mooring. We use the CC at least 3X the Donzi.
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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    Have a 16 and a 18

    Hey i have a 16 and a 18. Might be interested in your 22 text me at 2013048661

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat McPherson View Post
    She ran great during CT River run last Sunday. Top speed of 72 on phone gps, 4 guys, full tank.
    I ran antifreeze thru and plan to pull the drive this coming weekend.
    $25K if someone would like to buy. Please no lowball offers.
    My cell (860) 227-7513
    Someone needs to give your $25k Pat.
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    Lower price this year...

    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    Someone needs to give your $25k Pat.
    Old post/price Greg... Actually, I've been telling the locals that have been asking me - $22K firm.

    Hours meter now reads 331 with 2-3 more planned before she gets winterized after the 2016 CT River run on 10/16/16.

    If I don't sell, the boat will get a steering upgrade this off season. I've also already purchased new trim tap switches (that whole switch up for "bow down" thing bugs me) and a new full cover...
    Thank you, Patrick
    1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha

    Previously owned Donzis -
    1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
    1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
    1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280

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